Food Lovers' Heaven a Literary Legacy in the South Downs

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SELBORNE A31 Food Lovers’ Heaven A Literary Legacy 9 15 1 Traditional and cosy pubs and award winning cafés and Follow in the footsteps of Jane Austen who was born in WINCHESTER A272 restaurants, perfect to restore your energy after a long Steventon and is buried at Winchester Cathedral 15 where A3 countryside walk or thrilling cycle ride, abound throughout visitors can see the three memorials dedicated to her. 10 2 the area. Many of them are careful to source their fresh Jane Austen lived much of her life in the village of Chawton. PETERSFIELD 11 6 7 produce locally and serve regional beers and wines. 16 A32 Her home is now the Jane Austen’s House Museum where 8 in the

visitors can see Jane’s writing desk. You can also visit Chawton BISHOPS WALTHAM South Downs National Park era of rail travel and enjoy a sumptuous dinner aboard a House Library where Jane’s brother lived. Events take place here 14 Hampshire Area steam train on the Mid-Hants Railway Watercress Line . and in nearby Alton, including the Jane Austen Regency week in A3(M)

Farm shops and independent food shops and delis in the June, attracting enthusiasts from around the world. WICKHAM ROWLAND’S 12 The landscape and people of the South Downs have long been CASTLE M27 13 TO CHICHESTER meat, fish and vegetables alongside artisan breads, cheeses the inspiration for authors including Flora Thompson and poet EMSWORTH A27 and preserves. Edward Thomas. Both Alton and Petersfield, as well as Winchester have regular 1 The Theatre Royal www.theatre-royal-winchester.co.uk Farmers’ Markets. For more information and details 2 Bedales Arts www.bedales.org.uk/bedales-arts.html of producers in the area please visit 3 Grayshott Pottery www.grayshottpottery.com www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk 4 Allen Gallery www3.hants.gov.uk/allen-gallery.htm 5 Curtis Museum www3.hants.gov.uk/curtis-museum.htm 6 Petersfield Museum www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk 7 Flora Twort Gallery www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk/collections/flora-twort-gallery.php 8 The Petersfield Physic Garden www.visitpetersfield.com 9 Gilbert White’s House & Garden and The Oates Collection www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk 10 Hinton Ampner www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hinton-ampner 11 Langrish House Hotel www.langrishhouse.co.uk

12 16 Stansted Park www.stanstedpark.co.uk 13 Staunton Park www.hants.gov.uk/staunton 14 Mid-Hants Railway Watercress Line www.watercressline.co.uk

15 15 Winchester Cathedral www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk 16 Jane Austen’s House Museum 14 www.jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk For details of how to get here and where to stay, contact the Tourist Information Centre, telephone 01730 268829 or email [email protected]

www.easthants.gov.uk hampshiresouthdowns Arts and Creativity At One with Nature Hampshire’s South Downs is ﬁlled with creative talent across Gilbert White, the pioneering 18th century naturalist spent the performing and decorative arts. many years living in the village of Selborne. Now you can 9 The Theatre Royal 1 explore his home and delight in the 30 acres of carefully 13 programme of drama, comedy and music. With illustrious restored garden & ancient parkland, set against the backdrop 11 alumni, including the three times Oscar winner Daniel Day- of the beech-clad Selborne Hanger. 2 2 Lewis, Bedales in Steep has a dedicated arts centre which Throughout the National Park there are many gardens, showcases dance, classical concerts, science lectures, poetry, woodlands and beauty spots to enjoy. Hinton Ampner 10 with

9 jazz and local and national touring exhibitions. The pubs, cafés and accommodation providers in the region Craftsmanship is the theme in Grayshott 3 where visitors to interest, or treat yourself to a sumptuous afternoon tea at the 11 the pottery can browse the gift shop, sample the delights in peaceful Langrish House Hotel which is set in 14 acres of friends!) and cyclists. For details of routes and facilities go to Nestled between the Cathedral cities of Winchester the café and tour the workshop. rolling Hampshire countryside. Walk up Butser Hill or King www.easthants.gov.uk/walking John’s Hill, East Worldham, for stunning views. and Chichester, the South Downs in Hampshire (part The historic market town of Alton boasts both the Allen If you are lucky enough to be able to stay a while, there is of Britain’s newest National Park) covers an area rich in Gallery 4 , which is home to an outstanding collection of One of the main reasons people choose to visit the South plenty to keep you occupied. Head down towards the coast, 5 Downs is to walk or cycle. There are several routes to choose culture and heritage. The area has been the inspiration ceramics dating back to 1250, and the Curtis Museum perhaps stopping to visit the quaint village of Rowlands for many writers, craftspeople and artists. Its undulating which explores 100 million years of history. Castle with its typically English village green. Nearby are the 12 Further South in Petersfield is the Museum 6 and Flora Twort attractions of Stansted Park with its ‘Upstairs Downstairs’ landscape takes in countryside abounding with wildlife, throughout the National Park – details at Gallery 7 . Having studied in London, Flora Twort settled in depiction of life in a grand house. Lovers of the outdoors distinctive market towns and picture-perfect villages. www.electricbicyclenetwork.com. 13 the market town at the end of WWI and this collection of her should also pay a visit to Staunton Park , Farm and Gardens Whether you’re visiting the region for just a few days or a paintings and sketches reflect the landscape and people who or try the popular Staunton Way walk which leads up towards Petersfield. longer holiday, we have picked out a few of the interesting were part of her daily life. experiences you can enjoy and take part in. 8 , a recreation On the coast sits the delightful fishing village of Emsworth, of a 17th century herb garden. home to an active sailing community. Uncover more of the thought-provoking, entertaining and Of course there are plenty more villages, attractions, and stimulating activities which are waiting to be enjoyed on walks to explore throughout the Hampshire area of the South our website www.easthants.gov.uk/tourism Downs National Park, that’s why our visitors keep returning!

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